Which of the Following Statements About Social Class Is Most

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social class is most likely true?

A) People in the lower classes purchase items less impulsively than upper class shoppers.
B) Social scientists agree that there are an unlimited number of social classes.
C) "New money" people possess inherited wealth, often acquired several generations before.
D) It is virtually impossible to move from one social class to another.
E) Social class is determined by a combination of factors such as income, education, occupation, and accumulated wealth.